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noun \ˈtest\Definition of TEST
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a chiefly British : cupel b (1) : a critical examination, observation, or evaluation : trial; specifically : the procedure of submitting a statement to such conditions or operations as will lead to its proof or disproof or to its acceptance or rejection <a test of a statistical hypothesis> (2) : a basis for evaluation : criterion c : an ordeal or oath required as proof of conformity with a set of beliefs
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a : a means of testing: as (1) : a procedure, reaction, or reagent used to identify or characterize a substance or constituent (2) : something (as a series of questions or exercises) for measuring the skill, knowledge, intelligence, capacities, or aptitudes of an individual or group b : a positive result in such a test
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: a result or value determined by testing
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Origin of TEST
Middle English, vessel in which metals were assayed, potsherd, from Anglo-French test, tees pot, Latin testum earthen vessel; akin to Latin testa earthen pot, shell
First Known Use: 14th century
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adjectiveDefinition of TEST
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: of, relating to, or constituting a test
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: subjected to, used for, or revealed by testing <a test group> <test data>
First Known Use of TEST
1687
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verbDefinition of TEST
transitive verb1
: to put to test or proof : try —often used with out
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: to require a doctrinal oath of
intransitive verb
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a : to undergo a test b : to be assigned a standing or evaluation on the basis of tests <tested positive for cocaine> <the cake tested done>
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: to apply a test as a means of analysis or diagnosis —used with for <test for mechanical aptitude>
— test·abil·i·ty \ˌtes-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— test·able \ˈtes-tə-bəl\ adjective
— test the waters also test the water
: to make a preliminary test or survey (as of reaction or interest) before embarking on a course of action
See Examples of TEST
- Weekly quizzes will test your understanding of the material.
- The students will all be tested again at the end of the school year.
- The school nurse will be testing students' hearing next week.
- She tested positive for AIDS.
- The water gets tested regularly.
First Known Use of TEST
1748
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nounDefinition of TEST
: an external hard or firm covering (as a shell) of many invertebrates (as a foraminifer or a mollusk)
Origin of TEST
Latin testa shell
First Known Use: circa 1842
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